Leonard and Quinn -- sometimes with the help of a guest -- submit a key movie from their childhood to answer a specific prompt (“Best road trip movie?,” “First R-rated movie?,” “Funniest movie when you were in middle school?,” etc.) and determine which is the better answer (if not the better film) through rigorous debate.
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The Film Vs Film podcast has quickly become a personal favorite of mine. I thoroughly enjoy the unique format of watching the movies being discussed beforehand and then diving right into the corresponding episode. It adds an extra layer of excitement and engagement to the listening experience. But what really sets this podcast apart are its hosts, who are not only hilarious but also deliver some of the best one-liners I've heard in any podcast. Their chemistry and banter make for a highly entertaining and enjoyable show that I can't recommend enough.
One aspect of The Film Vs Film podcast that stands out is the dynamic between the hosts. It's clear that Quinn and Leonard have a genuine friendship, which translates into a comfortable and engaging atmosphere throughout each episode. Their discussions are lively, filled with humor, and their passion for film shines through in every conversation. Additionally, their ability to make compelling cases for each movie being debated makes for interesting debates that keep listeners hooked.
Furthermore, The Film Vs Film podcast excels at providing insightful analysis of the films being discussed. The hosts go beyond just sharing their personal preferences; they delve into themes, character development, and storytelling techniques, offering a deeper understanding of each film's merits. This thoughtful approach adds depth to the show and makes it more than just a surface-level comparison between two movies.
In terms of drawbacks, there isn't much to criticize about The Film Vs Film podcast. Occasionally, there may be moments where certain movie references or jokes may fly over the heads of listeners who aren't as familiar with film trivia or pop culture references. However, this is a minor issue that doesn't significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the show.
In conclusion, The Film Vs Film podcast is an absolute gem for movie lovers and anyone looking for an entertaining and engaging podcast experience. With its unique format, hilarious hosts, and insightful analysis, it offers a refreshing take on comparing and discussing films. Whether you're looking for movie recommendations or simply enjoy listening to passionate discussions about cinema, this podcast is a must-listen. Don't miss out on the infectious energy and witty banter of Quinn and Leonard - they may just become your favorite podcast duo of 2021.
We're kicking off the new season with comedian Lisa Wallen, who joins us to discuss all things ~EdGeLoRd~! Also! Quinn says in the intro that it's Season 6 when actually it's Season 7. It's very embarrassing for him.
It's the Season 6 Film Vs Film Awards, hosted once again by Quinn & Leonard -- coming to you live on Ja Morant's Instagram!
Comedian & b-ball legend Janine Hogan joins us for the FINAL battle episode of Season 6! We discuss ironic nicknames, the acting ability of Tupac Shakur and whether any of us could successfully run a hustle on the basketball court (spoiler alert: no).
The great Lehr Beidelschies (Everything Is Terrible!) joins us to talk all things Tom Cruise. Lehr also discusses the proper pronunciation of his very German name and why he owns 40 thousand VHS tapes of "Jerry Maguire."
Actress & comedian Cristal Bubblin joins the show to help us tackle a big prompt: which movie best represents the decade of the 1990s?
The one and only Stoney McBlaze joins the show and tries to stay on topic as we discuss the greatest "stoke" movies of all time, the benefits of selling out, and what it's like to smoke weed with Cheech & Chong!
Writer & stand-up Ellory Smith joins the show as we debate the best summer camp movies: "Wet Hot American Summer" or "Addams Family Values"?
In this special bonus episode timed for NFL Draft Day, comedian & star of NBC's "Grand Crew" Carl Tart returns to the program to force Leonard & Quinn to finally watch his favorite movie of all time.
Turtles or dogs? Comedian Nick Costanza (host of "Reactivaders") joins us in discussing two animated series brought to life in live action on the big screen.
What makes a "good for her" movie? Ask Lucille Bluth. Or this week's guest, musician Maxine Garcia (Fime band & "This Song Reminds Me") who joins us in debating these two great films about revenge.
Actor & comedian Acquah Dansoh joins the show to kick off Season 6 with a discussion of these two very different 1970s comedies... which both happen to star the great Gene Wilder.
The fifth season has come and gone. So were doing a FIVE themed bonus episode. Like Andre in that Houston hotel room, Leonard wishes Season 5 never happened. "Top Five" will face off with "The Fifth Element." Quinn chooses his top 5 rappers, and Leonard finally hears his punishment. Weird scores, janky promoters, and blue alien opera singers. This for sure is an all time top 5 bonus episode.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr host the fifth Film Vs Film Awards Show. Live from the concrete foundation of the Intuit Dome, the future home of the Los Angeles Clippers located in Inglewood in Burbank, California. They've taken many precautions this time around. Hoping to present this seasons winners and losers with no interruptions, the fellas may be a little on edge. So take a listen and see who came out on top! It's all cannon now.
After a month off, the boys are back for Season 5's last match-up... and they're talkin' Tom Hanks! Guest Courtney Nunes joins to discuss the Tom Hanks movies she hasn't seen, the romance at the heart of "Big" & whether or not Tom is married to Rita Wilson or Reba McEntire.
The 3 time reigning champ has been dethroned! Now we're playing for pride. The fellas got tired of asking if Regina Hall was in their movie, so they gave her an entire episode. Writer, improviser, and now two time guest Chris Eddins joins the podcast. Just like Regina Hall this episode is filled with all kinds of emotions. One things for certain, someone is gets angry. Listen and find out who!
Leonard is already doing bad enough. Why do we need someone else to be on the edge? Writer Jason Hellerman weighs in on which woman is more distressed. What the world needs now is men discussing movies about a "Woman On The Edge." The guys discuss which scenario they rather be in, "Aliens" or "Misery." The real question is, would you rather be the reigning champ on the brink of a loss or the underdog on the precipice of a championship?
How come every movie about the future is depressing? Actress & comedian Cassie Hoge joins us to discuss, and to choose between our picks for Best Dystopic Future film: "Children of Men" or "V for Vendetta"? Also, Leonard mispronounces names and Quinn choose which future London hellscape he'd rather live in.
Uh oh, it's one of those hard to explain prompts. The fellas discuss movies starring a real animal. Helped by actor/improviser Rachel Marsh, the guys decide which animal is the better star. From truthful sad tales to happy endings, get ready for a wild ride!
You've heard Leonard speak about it, and now its finally happening. It's a hesist! Actor/improviser and member of Lemon Pepper Wet, Sean Will tells the fellas why he could never pull one off. Between lost legs and heads, Quinn is pulling off all the stops to win this season. Will it be enough? Listen and find out!
Conner McCabe is back! We're once again discussing James Bond and Mortal Kombat movies, as well as falling asleep in movie theaters and how to get the Guinness Book of World Records to respond to your emails.
Comedian/singer/game show enthusiast Alyssa Sabo guests this week to talk "American Idol," holiday movies and whether "Ghostbusters" or "Ferris Bueller" is the ultimate '80s classic! Can Quinn keep his emotions in check? Will Leonard get too high to remember which film he selected? Listen to find out!
Leonard has prevailed once again. After winning three seasons in a row, it's time for a change. No more movies, now Quinn will truly have to face the HEAT. Thats right, the punishment episode is getting spicy! Quinn will have to eat some of the spiciest wings LA has to offer. While also giving 10 compliments to Leonard in the process. This is fun episode, well at least for one of us.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr host the fourth Film Vs Film Award Show. The guys are proud to be the first award show to represented at the newly minted Crypto.com Arena in Downton Los Angeles in Burbank, California. They present awards, do a recap of the season, and discuss Quinn's punishment. Despite a restraining order, someone makes an appearance. Uh oh!
Its bonus episode time! The fellas discuss their favorite(not best) movies from 2021. Who's more ruthless? Rufus Buck or Patrizia Gucci. What's more believable? Jared Leto's Italian accent, or.... actually nothing can really compete with that. Which was more fun? "The Harder They Fall" or "House Of Gucci." You decide!
It is here, the final episode of the season! It all comes down to this, or does it??? If you know, you know, and can probably guess who wrote this synopsis. This episodes guest needs no introduction because he'll do it himself, Michael Sturgis. He Joins Quinn and Leonard in discussions of cannibalism, Isabelle Huppert, and who would be a better date? Patrick Bateman or Hannibal Lecter. We're getting wacky in this one people, and isn't that the best way to celebrate the holidays.
King Kong ain't got....oh wait we've already done that one. This week we're talking, Denzel Washington! Brought to us by actor, comedian, writer, and member of "Lemon Pepper Wet", Vince Peagler III. First thing Vince wanted Leonard Smith Jr. and Quinn Boyes to know was that he was black, and couldn't not choose Denzel as his guiding light. The guys discuss the best Denzel movies, the letter of the law, and wonder how horny do hostage negotiators get on the job. Take a listen, and put that bread back!
Actor/comedian/writer/budding entrepreneur/musician Ronnie Adrian joins the podcast to decide once and for all -- what's the best Pixar movie? Probably "Toy Story," but neither of our hosts chose that movie so instead we'll hash it out over a free-wheeling conversation that covers the essence of creativity, the best X-Men characters & why Leonard has seen so few Pixar movies.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss and are confused by this weeks prompt. Actress and Model, Hannah Faust gave us an interesting, yet confusing prompt. Movie Star's worst movie. It feels like we have one of these once a season. Different interpretations of the prompt, does worst the movie win, or the better? Its all subjective here, baby! But what is certain, both these movies are awful. Take a listen, and hear us laugh to stop from crying.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss movies where the main character dies. Joined by the very funny and Host of 'Too Effing High', James Mastraieni. Big spoiler alerts ahead, but if you don't know how our choices end. You gotta be living under a rock, and you for sure don't live in Boston. Boston Yardies and LA Narcs, who's better at dying?
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss the best Los Angeles movies. With the help of the guest and Lotions 11 teammate, Amalia Aquino. The fellas battle over whether 1950s Hollywood, or 1990s South Central best represent LA. Leonard is still upset at his past picks, and that Quinn chose a movie with LA in the title. Amalia informs the guys on her preparatory work of learning about Los Angeles before moving there. Cops or Crips, who is more LA? You be the judge!
Musical enthusiast & all-around theatrical human being John Potter gives us the ol' razzle dazzle in our highly anticipated "Best Musical" episode! Quinn & Leonard do their best to talk movies with music, the not-so-sexy realities of a women's prison and -- most terrifying -- share personal stories of theater experiences from their childhood.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss the movies they love more than ANYONE else. Guest & The Meat Improv podcast co-host Josh Simpson helps moderate the discussion as the fellas talk about loud movie eaters, preferred file downloading software and whether or not this podcast will ever get a national sponsor.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr kick off Season 4 discussing Best Horror Movies, just in time for Halloween! Joined by comedian and horror enthusiast Peter Banifaz, the fellas talk about how long they could survive in a sealed-off well, buying drugs from your local weirdo undertaker and the practicality of killing your victims via VHS in an increasingly digital world. Also: Quinn shares a story about how his pick is so frightening that it unintentionally cured a lifelong sleepwalker.
Even when Quinn loses he wins. Leonard Smith Jr and Quinn Boyes discuss the punishment, Quinn watching "The Fault In Our Stars." We learn that our cynical hosts are easily emotionally affected, so they avoid it at all costs. But Quinn had to face his fears and his tears, and he came out better for it. Leonard says he would for sure hate watching sick teens fall in love, and will never watch it. Surprise surprise.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss the best Trio movies. This episode might be the best representation of why we started this podcast. Two vastly different films, never seen by the other. Both thoroughly enjoyed by their counterpart. Also we learn that Leonard has never seen any Harry Potter movies. Quinn, shocked by this, decides to test Leonard's knowledge. Hilarity ensues.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr host the third Film Vs Film Award Show. Live from the Staples Center, the fellas discuss and award the best and the worst of season 3. Leonard decides Quinn's punishment, and accepts an unexpected reward.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss best Dramatic Turns from comedic actors. Joined for the last episode of Season 3 by the host of "The Cast" , Jacquis Neal. Jacquis announces what many know, but our fans may not, Leonard eats ass. And he's proud of it. The champ may already have been decided, but Quinn is still ready to battle, we think. Two 90s comedic heavyweights battle to see who can "actually" act.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss the best Adam Sandler movies. Joined by today's guest, host of "The Weekly Regular", Ahsohn Williams. The fellas are taking way back to that 90's nostalgia, choosing the films that catapulted Sandler to stardom. Leonard is surprised at how he feels about this heavyweight battle. And Quinn is upset at how Leonard feels. Mama says this is episode is The Devil, but who can believe what mama says.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss Period Piece Films. The fellas are joined today by guest judge, Michael Gutierrez. No Tudors, no Victorian dresses, these period pieces are focused on violence and revenge. Leonard couldn't allow himself to pick a black film this time, I think we know why. Quinn is doing his best 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers impression. Can he pull off the amazing comeback this season???
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss Summer movies. Joined by today's guest, Jeremy Olson. The fellas do their best to beat the heat, no getting in the water though. Two classics battle it out as we ask, has Quinn seen Leonard's choice? We take this summer showdown as serious as Rosie Perez dancing in the opening credits. And that's the truth, Ruth!
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss the best Marvel Universe movies.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss Best Worst movies. The fellas are joined today by comedian and bad movie expert, Luke Null. We're trying bad movies again, but we're truly embracing it this time. We love Ice Cube, but should he be able to continue to write movies for himself? How many days do you think Samuel L Jackson was on set? Be ready to suspend disbelief and enjoy the ride.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss Filthy Rich movies. Joined by guest judge, Host of "Even the Rich" and "In God We Lust", Aricia Skidmore-Williams. Quinn and Aricia are surprised by Leonard's choice of there game. Aricia's still upset she didn't get hired at Red Lobster. Leonard wonders what a live in maids work schedule is like. Quinn coins the term "Forever Middle Aged."
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss Best Underdog movies. Joined today by "Daddy Shark", Gonzaga Alum, and all around great guy, Eric Edelstein. Quinn laughs at any fandom that has less than 10 Championships. Leonard thinks he could blow through 78 million dollars in 30 days, without having the entire world hate him. Eric And the fellas realize they have no choice but to star in, and bring Brewster's Millions to Broadway.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss Most Rewatchable movies. Kicking off Season 3, we have the hilarious Beth Stelling("Girl Daddy" on HBO Max.) We all agree Tom Hardy is sexy AF, but who are we fucking from the toxic trio of friends from "40 Year Old Virgin"? Quinn can't deny that he would be a Warboy in the Mad Max world, and Leonard is in a tight spot discussing male toxicity with Beth. Get the insider info on our Patreon??? (We don't have a Patreon.)
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss Quinn's punishment for losing Season 2, watching "Twilight." Honestly, it feels like a punishment for everyone. The guys talk about the absurdity of a mother abandoning her child to follow a minor league baseball team, a 115 year old vampire being in High School, and wether or not the police officers in Forks are just glorified animal catchers.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss movies that Leonard fucked and accidentally watched this past season. Leonard's misplaced hate for Quinn was now understood. Quinn comes for his idol Pierce Brosnan, and Leonard comes for anyone involved in the character development of Tommy Lee Jones' "Two Face." Who's my daddy? I know it's not Leonard.
Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr host the second Film Vs Film Award Show. The fellas announce winner, losers, and discuss their thoughts on Season 2. Season 3 prompts will be teased, and Quinn gets a lifetime achievement award for losing Season 2. Gary Oldman makes an appearance, and he is not happy.
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